Wickenheiser scores goal, not enough as Tech-ISU play to 1-1 draw

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Oct 22, 2017 at 2:31 PM

CARLOS SILVA JR.

Texas Tech’s Carly Wickenheiser scored her first goal in a month, but it wasn’t enough as the Red Raiders played Big 12 foe Iowa State to a 1-1, double-overtime draw Sunday at the Cyclone Sports Complex in Ames, Iowa.

"We played well again and clearly had the game where we wanted it with three minutes to go when they righted one across the face of the goal and unfortunately for us, got on the end of it to send the game to OT," Texas Tech head coach Tom Stone said. "I thought our bench was fantastic today. Kamy Birk, Gabbie Puente, Cassie Conarty, Natalie Schmutz and Jade King all came in and made a difference for us today."

With the result, the Red Raiders (8-6-3 overall, 1-4-3 Big 12) stayed in the conversation for the Big 12 Tournament. Coming into Sunday’s action, Texas Tech was seventh in the Big 12 standings and would have clinched a spot in the conference tournament with a win.

Instead, the Red Raiders are tied for seventh with Oklahoma in points (six).

"We knew we needed at least two points to most likely get to Kansas City," Stone said. "However, after earning the hard-fought draw vs the No. 8 team at WVU, we clearly expected to take four points from the weekend. We were three minutes away from that and jumping up in the standings, so it’s disappointing to be unable to close that game out."

Instead, the Cyclones (2-12-3, 0-6-2) postponed those thoughts for the moment.

Texas Tech has been able to find the net the past few games, which both ended in double-overtime draws.

Following a long throw in from the left sideline, Wickenheiser popped the ball up past ISU keeper Antonia Reyes to give the Red Raiders a 1-0 lead in the 45th minute. Jordan Duke was credited with the assist.

After halftime, the Cyclones — who had not scored in their prior two contests — finished a scoring opportunity against Texas Tech.

In the 87th minute, Shealyn Sullivan sent a ball to the right side of the box before Hannah Cade used her right foot to one-time it past Red Raiders goalkeeper Marissa Zucchetto to knot the game at 1-1.

Neither team, despite strong scoring chances, was able to break the tie for the rest of the conference match.

Zucchetto ended the match with five saves for Texas Tech. Reyes ended with seven saves for the Cyclones, who were eliminated from the Big 12 tourney.

Wickenheiser was one of four players, including Cassie Boren, Mary Heiberger and Zucchetto to log all 110 minutes for the Red Raiders. Iowa State also had four players play the entire match.

"We feel like while we have played well this season, we have just given too much away," Stone said. "So, a good result on Friday and a trip to the Big 12 Tournament gives us a chance to redeem ourselves against our Big 12 opponents."

Texas Tech is scheduled to end the regular season slate with a 6 p.m. Friday match against Oklahoma at the John Walker Soccer Complex. The Red Raiders are essentially jockeying for seed positioning against the Sooners.

"We let them back in the game and it cost us 2 points and at least one place in the standings," Stone said. "We haven’t dropped points vs ISU since 2011, so it’s a tough one but if we focus on that we waste time when we should be getting ready for the season finale vs. OU. There is a lot on the line in that game and it will be good to be home for that one."

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